I'll try.
Elected president of Ukraine forced out by protestors because it reneged on a deal with the EU because of Russian pressure. Russians are miffed, because they consider Ukraine a vassal state, seize Crimea, conduct a sham election. Separatists in the east seize various towns with Russian help, claiming broad popular support. There is fighting on both sides, truces or not.
The deposed president flees to Russia, replaced by a democratically-elected president. Most of the MPs remain. No voting occurred in the separatist regions because the separatists, and Russia, wouldn't allow it.
The Russians, as always, claim it is our fault.
with good reason. John McCain tells Ukraine protesters: 'We are here to support your just cause' which basically gave them a green light to overthrow their government. Not the first war McCain has started recently.
And the US, as always claims it is Russia’s fault. You have more faith in the US government than I do. All governments lie.
Considering that the EU is as socialist or maybe more so than Russia and that Europe is being taken over by Muslims, I don’t see how aligning oneself with Europe is some big blow for freedom.
Pining_4_TX always claims not to understand situation in Ukraine. To coin a phrase: “here are none so blind as those that refuse to see,” so basically my suggestion is don’t try! :D